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To be nervous to buy a house with no immediate neighbours

212 replies

Mum2HC · 15/05/2025 12:30

Hello

we are house hunting and have seen a house that ticks all the boxes other than it is not in a village setting we are used to. My partner thinks it is perfect!
closest neighbour is about 200m down the road. Nearest town is less than 10 mins drive to the centre. There is a big Waitrose 5 mins away. Opposite (these are down a drive) a big golf course and tennis club.

would you be scared having no immediate neighbours?

thank you

OP posts:
busytoddlermum · 15/05/2025 12:37

A quiet and relaxing home sounds perfect!

Thelnebriati · 15/05/2025 12:37

I'm well jealous. Buy a big freezer, keep your pantry well stocked, try to keep on good terms with your neighbour and keep your vehicle in good condition. Make sure you can manage for a week with no electricity, that includes entertainment as well as food.
It might be an idea to join the preppers board.

Tulipsontoast · 15/05/2025 12:36

We don’t have neighbours. It’s joyous.

Reading neighbour posts on here always reminds me of how lucky we are.

What are your concerns?

redgingerbread · 15/05/2025 12:36

It wouldn’t be for me, but I’m very much a city person.

Atarin · 15/05/2025 12:35

Personally I would hate this! I’m very much a city person, I would hate having to drive everywhere. I love being walking distance from shops, pubs, restaurants, theatres, etc.

Littletreefrog · 15/05/2025 12:35

Sounds brilliant. What do you actually want neighbours for? Get some security lights an alarm and a nice crunchy driveway.

Poppyyoutwat · 15/05/2025 12:33

I lived like that once, it was bliss.

i had a pantry full of stuff as couldn’t just pop to the shop.

I now live in a town and directly opposite a corner shop. Much preferred living in the arse end of nowhere with my pantry cupboard.

Ilikewinter · 15/05/2025 12:33

Isn't that most people's dreams!

QueenOfToast · 15/05/2025 12:32

I’d be delighted to not have neighbours.

ACynicalDad · 15/05/2025 12:32

I might factor in some floodlights with cameras but sounds great.

Mymanyellow · 15/05/2025 12:32

Sounds perfect to me. Any chance of a rightmove link?

Skinteroo · 15/05/2025 12:31

No neighbours?
Sounds perfect to me! 🙂

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